‘“He is such a gamer. So, in practice, any time he is competing he just elevates. Every time he puts the pads on and we’re playing football, I wouldn’t want to have anybody else as my quarterback.”’
Archives for May 2018
Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres after internal investigation
‘The move comes after Pegula Sports and Entertainment conducted an internal investigation into Brandon’s workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct, two sources told The Buffalo News on Tuesday.’
Vic Carucci’s analysis: Brandon’s tenure with Bills tale of conflicting results
‘Russ Brandon’s 20-year run as an executive with the Buffalo Bills produced some amazing accomplishments on the business side and colossal failure on the football end.’
How can the Bills address their need at wide receiver?
‘”It was not a strong receiver class to begin with,” he said. “There were a few guys early that went there, two of them in the first … but it started dropping off after that. Offense as a whole, not only receiver, we were definitely looking for some more weapons.”’
Bills face longer Super Bowl odds after draft
‘The team has 100/1 odds to win Super Bowl 53 at Bovada, an online sports betting website. That’s a change from the 66/1 odds the team had on both Feb. 5 and March 22. A total of six teams have those longest 100/1 odds, while the New England Patriots are the favorites at 5/1.’
Former Bills’ player personnel exec Gaine sells Orchard Park home
‘The Gaines had “barely unpacked” before the “opportunity of a lifetime” drew them away, according to the listing by real estate agent Geralyn Bonilla of Hunt Real Estate Corp. But the couple still had time to spend $70,000 in improvements on the home, which was just built in 2006 on a 0.6-acre lot.’
Russ Brandon resigns as president of Buffalo Bills and Sabres after investigation
‘Beyond the statement he texted, Brandon could not be reached for additional comment, but The Buffalo News reported that his resignation is tied to an internal investigation into Brandon’s workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct having to do with allegations of inappropriate relationships with female employees at PSE.’
Russ Brandon resigns from Bills, Sabres
‘Brandon joined the Bills in 1997 and worked his way up to president. At one point, he briefly served as the NFL team’s general manager. The Pegulas also hired him as Sabres president in July 2015.’
Syracuse native Russ Brandon resigns from Buffalo Bills, Sabres
‘According to the Buffalo News, Brandon is resigning after an investigation into Brandon’s workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct. Brandon was alleged to have inappropriate relationships with female employees, according to the Buffalo News. Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula accepted Brandon’s resignation on Tuesday and announced that Kim Pegula will be taking over as the president of the two teams.’
Buffalo Bills leapfrogged Los Angeles Chargers to select LB Tremaine Edmunds (report)
‘Now, all of the sudden, a new name surfaces. Sitting at pick 16, the Chargers were staring the uber-athletic Tremaine Edmunds in the face. Another player they had no clue would fall to them. I was told Edmunds was going to be the pick at 17 had he been there. As the team thought Edmunds would fall into their laps, Buffalo traded up for the second time in the 1st round. Like that, Edmunds was a figment of their imagination.’
Buffalo Bills Josh Allen jerseys among most sold of NFL draftees, says Fanatics
‘According to Fanatics.com, Allen’s jersey is among the most sold for 2018 NFL draftees. The Bills quarterback is currently No. 4 behind New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. Shaquem Griffin of the Seattle Seahawks rounded out the top five.’
Russ Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres president
‘The relationship in question first became apparent to a number of team employees in late December, when the Sabres were in New York City to play the Rangers at the NHL’s Winter Classic, the people said.’
Bills, Sabres president Brandon resigns
‘Pegula Sports Entertainment, the parent company for the Bills and Sabres, released a statement from Terry and Kim Pegula, who accepted Brandon’s resignation.’
Russ Brandon, president of Bills and Sabres, resigns
‘Terry and Kim Pegula — the owners of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, which operates both teams — accepted the resignation. The Buffalo News reported that the move came after the company conducted an internal investigation into Brandon’s workplace behavior and allegations of personal misconduct.’
Bills president of 20 years abruptly resigns, reportedly being investigated by team
‘Although Brandon denied the claims, there was still some major tension between him and the Pegulas because the investigation had uncovered that Brandon had been deceitful about the allegations and other job-related issues.’